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Position Summary
Position reports to the Senior Director US Medical Oncology, Portfolio team as an individual contributor, partnering across home office and field matrix teams. The primary role of this individual will be to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with national and regional pathology thought leaders (TLs). Engagement with TLs should be aligned with medical strategies and the role should provide insight back to home office to inform strategy. This individual will also collaborate closely with home office matrix to shape and execute pathology focused congress strategy and serve as a precision medicine expert for cross-functional partners.
This role is field-based and regional in scope. It is anticipated that the employee will spend ~ 60-75% of the time in the field interacting with external stakeholders, while supporting internal stakeholders and maintaining a high level of therapeutic expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Engage in high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with and establish rapport by providing scientific education to key national and regional pathology TLs in oncology on the role of diagnostic testing for assigned biomarkers and the role this testing plays in relation to BMS’ pipeline assets.
Collect meaningful medical insights to support strategy development and business decisions during pre- and peri-launch period. Collaborate with TLs to identify and generate insights on evolving care paradigms to inform medical strategy.
Provides strategic input into strategy and contents for pathology congresses and aide in the execution of congress deliverables.
Establish clear and challenging goals that accomplish business objectives consistent with the organization; make objective and effective decisions.
Partner with cross functional matrix engaging with high impact external thought leaders (ie. MSL, MEL, HOM), to identify and translate key insights and to drive adoption of BMS medicines.
Partner with Medical, Access, and BI&A partners to develop appropriate metrics to capture impact with key decision makers and influencers.
Collaborate and communicate with US medical and commercial matrix to integrate pathology perspectives into commercial and medical plans.
Serve as internal expert who is fully integrated into the BMS matrix team and provides critical input pathology perspectives.
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced scientific degree (MD or PhD preferred)
Minimum 8 years of pharmaceutical industry or other relevant experience in Oncology and/or Diagnostics is preferred
Highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across diverse high performing matrix teams
Scientific agility - Ability to understand the application of science to the business by staying up-to-date in the rapidly changing landscape of scientific advancement to address the needs and challenges of healthcare professionals and organizations.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, have excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical drug development, including clinical development, regulatory, lifecycle management of pharmaceutical products, and knowledge of thought leaders in the field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex situations and gain alignment with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities
Estimated 60%-75% travel (as applicable)
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $200,000-$260,000 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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